Ms. Bernadette Valencia from Matson Navigation made a visit to Palau Conservation Society's (PCS) office in Malakal to present the company's annual contribution to support PCS's conservation work in Palau. On hand to receive the check of $1000 was executive director Ms. Bola Majekobaje and Ms. Genna Saiske.

Matson Navigation Company Inc is one of the main carriers of containerized freight in Palau in partnership with Palau Shipping, another PCS Corporate Partner for Conservation (CPC). Ms. Valencia is a General Manager of Matson Foundation based in Guam. She's in charge of the company's corporate giving program. The Matson Foundation makes donations to charitable non-profit that have the greatest opportunity to positively affect the communities Matson serves. Their area of interest include maritime environment and ocean resource conservation, education, human services, culture and arts, and civic and community programs.

PCS is a non-profit organization for conservation in Palau that works both the national and community level. PCS' years of experience and accomplishment have qualified them to receive yearly support from Matson. Ms. Valencia expressed that their company are very supportive of the kind of work PCS does and will continue their yearly contributions as a CPC.

PCS board staff would like to express sincere appreciation for the support of Matson and partners like them. PCS invites other members of the business community in Palau and neighboring islands to consider becoming a Corporate partners for conservation. Get involved today by contacting our office at 488-3993/4716 or email gsaiske@palauconservation.org